underpop

http://underpop.online.fr 2001-08-31  
Sklyarov Defense Fund - The Russian programmer Dmitry Sklyarov has been indicted today for breaking Adobe's ebook encryption (see Free Sklyarov homepage and the first infoAnarchy story on the subject). Now Dmitry's wife, Oxana, by way of Vladimir Katalov from Elcomsoft, has asked the Net community for support in the upcoming trial. She writes:

I am sending this message to thank everyone who supports Dmitri and our family. We never expected to receive support from so many people around the world. I am told that many of you asked how to help us at this difficult time. Please note that The Defense Fund has now been opened. Here is the relevant information:

DMITRI DEFENSE FUND

Wiring Instructions:

First Union National Bank

Philadelphia, PA

ABA #031201467

Account #: 2000104359781

Account Name: Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP Escrow Account

*YOU MUST reference "The Dmitri Defense Fund - R0247-2" on all incoming wires.*

Donation by Check:

The Dmitri Defense Fund

c/o Duane, Morris & Heckscher LLP

100 Spear Street, Suite 1500

San Francisco, California 94105

USA

*Please make check payable to "DMH Escrow Agent for Dmitri Defense Fund"*

Whether you want to support the defense in this specific case is of course your decision (remember that Elcomsoft is a for-profit company). Alternatively, you might donate money to the EFF, which generally supports cyber liberties in the US, or a similar organization in your country.





Update [2001-8-29 15:42:18 by erik]: Read the EFF Press Release for more information on Dmitry's indictment. Note that he has been indicted on five counts, including "conspiracy" charges, and could potentially face 25 years in prison. It is incredible that a punishment of this proportions is even theoretically possible for what is essentially a "thought crime" (how much would you get for murder? child molestation? rape?), but comes as no surprise to anyone who sees the US at what they have become: a corporate police state.

Marcadores:


postado por mikhail  # 8/31/2001 06:35:00 AM